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Post by librarylady on Jun 20, 2025 23:36:56 GMT
My grand niece is getting married.
I ordered from the registry on Amazon. Gift was delivered last weekend. Today I got notification from Amazon that the item was returned and my account has been credited.
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I related the information to my sister (her grandmother). In a few minutes sister replied that the groom was in process of moving and was not home that weekend. He thought Amazon would leave it at the apartment office but they didn't. She said wait a couple of weeks and purchase again.
Nope, not going to do that and possibly have a repeat experience. They will now get a check and a card at the wedding.
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Post by MerryMom on Jun 21, 2025 4:24:29 GMT
I’m confused. You’re miffed at the bride and groom because the gift was returned to Amazon because no one was there to pick up the delivery? Why not repeat and have it mailed to the bride’s house or your sister’s house if in the same town? Or send them an Amazon e-certificate? It seems like more work to go out and buy a card and mail a check.
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Post by nogfz on Jun 21, 2025 4:39:12 GMT
I have to agree with MerryMom . Your knickers seem to be in a knot over a very trivial matter and you're only making more work for yourself. |
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Post by gar on Jun 21, 2025 8:27:45 GMT
That seems like the sensible thing to have done rather than the gift possibly going astray. The timing was unlucky but they were able to avoid a problem. why would it happen again?
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Post by melanell on Jun 21, 2025 12:32:32 GMT
I don't really understand. He wasn't home so the package wasn't left? Or because he was in the process of moving? But would the delivery person know he was moving? Did the delivery person try to deliver to the office and the office refused?
I mean, packages get delivered to places when people are not home all of the time, so I feel like I missed something here.
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Post by librarylady on Jun 21, 2025 14:18:02 GMT
I’m confused. You’re miffed at the bride and groom because the gift was returned to Amazon because no one was there to pick up the delivery? Why not repeat and have it mailed to the bride’s house or your sister’s house if in the same town? Or send them an Amazon e-certificate? It seems like more work to go out and buy a card and mail a check. When it was returned, I had no idea why, just that it was rejected. That is what had me asking, "Why did you refuse a gift that you requested? " Why not repeat? Because both the bride and groom work and how do I know the next package won't repeat the experience? Since both work, chances are very high that they would not be at home and the package would be returned again. I see no point in repeating the delivery. I am NOT mailing the check. I am carrying it in my purse, with check enclosed with the card, and delivering it at the wedding. I consider that a PIA for me and the couple. |
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Post by padresfan619 on Jun 21, 2025 14:22:19 GMT
Well make sure you address the check to the bride and groom as the brides maiden name OR grooms name so they can cash it and that doesn’t get returned for an incorrect name or if they haven’t set up a joint account
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Post by gar on Jun 21, 2025 14:22:48 GMT
I’m confused. You’re miffed at the bride and groom because the gift was returned to Amazon because no one was there to pick up the delivery? Why not repeat and have it mailed to the bride’s house or your sister’s house if in the same town? Or send them an Amazon e-certificate? It seems like more work to go out and buy a card and mail a check. When it was returned, I had no idea why, just that it was rejected. That is what had me asking, "Why did you refuse a gift that you requested? " Why not repeat? Because both the bride and groom work and how do I know the next package won't repeat the experience? Since both work, chances are very high that they would not be at home and the package would be returned again. I see no point in repeating the delivery. I am NOT mailing the check. I am carrying it in my purse, with check enclosed with the card, and delivering it at the wedding. I consider that a PIA for me and the couple. Could it be delivered to another relative? The grandmother or a parent? |
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Post by littlemama on Jun 21, 2025 14:42:39 GMT
I’m confused. You’re miffed at the bride and groom because the gift was returned to Amazon because no one was there to pick up the delivery? Why not repeat and have it mailed to the bride’s house or your sister’s house if in the same town? Or send them an Amazon e-certificate? It seems like more work to go out and buy a card and mail a check. When it was returned, I had no idea why, just that it was rejected. That is what had me asking, "Why did you refuse a gift that you requested? " Why not repeat? Because both the bride and groom work and how do I know the next package won't repeat the experience? Since both work, chances are very high that they would not be at home and the package would be returned again. I see no point in repeating the delivery. I am NOT mailing the check. I am carrying it in my purse, with check enclosed with the card, and delivering it at the wedding. I consider that a PIA for me and the couple. Idk why you think a check given at the wedding would be a pain. In the area where I live, gifts are given at the shower and money/checks are given at the wedding. |
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Post by epeanymous on Jun 21, 2025 14:47:37 GMT
I’ve lived in the same house for a decade with no plans to move and sometimes that happens with a package when I am not home, although they will usually re-attempt delivery a few days later. I have no idea why.
I don’t think it’s uncommon for people to bring money to a wedding as a gift, so they will probably have a system for collecting cash and check gifts.
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Post by lisae on Jun 22, 2025 12:52:47 GMT
Well make sure you address the check to the bride and groom as the brides maiden name OR grooms name so they can cash it and that doesn’t get returned for an incorrect name or if they haven’t set up a joint account If I were giving a check, I would make it out to only one name. There is no way of knowing that they have or are going to have a joint account. If you don't have a joint account, a check is a real nuisance as you both have to go to the bank to cash it. I'd choose the bride if were a family member or friend of the bride or the same if I was on 'the groom's side.' Put "Congratulations bride's name and groom's name' on the memo line. |
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Post by MerryMom on Jun 22, 2025 15:38:07 GMT
I’m confused. You’re miffed at the bride and groom because the gift was returned to Amazon because no one was there to pick up the delivery? Why not repeat and have it mailed to the bride’s house or your sister’s house if in the same town? Or send them an Amazon e-certificate? It seems like more work to go out and buy a card and mail a check. When it was returned, I had no idea why, just that it was rejected. That is what had me asking, "Why did you refuse a gift that you requested? " Why not repeat? Because both the bride and groom work and how do I know the next package won't repeat the experience? Since both work, chances are very high that they would not be at home and the package would be returned again. I see no point in repeating the delivery. I am NOT mailing the check. I am carrying it in my purse, with check enclosed with the card, and delivering it at the wedding. I consider that a PIA for me and the couple. I still do not understand who exactly irritated you. The couple? Amazon? Delivery person? Your sister? Actually it sounds like you jumped to an incorrect conclusion that the couple returned the gift. Once that incorrect assumption was invalidated, why are you still miffed? |
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Post by librarylady on Jun 22, 2025 16:25:07 GMT
I didn't say I am still miffed. I was initially miffed because the couple indicated they wanted xxx and I purchased what they wanted, had it delivered where they wanted and it was returned. That left me thinking "What the Hell is going on?"
Now I know.
ETA: I posted it here to see if any Pea had ever experienced ordering from a gift registry and then having the gift returned.
In my area, many don't give money at the wedding because of possibility of theft.
It has happened that envelopes disappear off the gift table.
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Post by gar on Jun 22, 2025 16:31:43 GMT
I didn't say I am still miffed. I was initially miffed because the couple indicated they wanted xxx and I purchased what they wanted, had it delivered where they wanted and it was returned. That left me thinking "What the Hell is going on?" Now I know. ETA: I posted it here to see if any Pea had ever experienced ordering from a gift registry and then having the gift returned. In my area, many don't give money at the wedding because of possibility of theft. It has happened that envelopes disappear off the gift table. I’m assuming you can’t buy the gift and take it with you? I think I read that you’re attending? Is it too big maybe? |
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Post by librarylady on Jun 22, 2025 18:38:02 GMT
It was an enameled Dutch oven, so I think would be heavy.
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Post by pilcas on Jun 22, 2025 22:24:55 GMT
I didn't say I am still miffed. I was initially miffed because the couple indicated they wanted xxx and I purchased what they wanted, had it delivered where they wanted and it was returned. That left me thinking "What the Hell is going on?" Now I know. ETA: I posted it here to see if any Pea had ever experienced ordering from a gift registry and then having the gift returned. In my area, many don't give money at the wedding because of possibility of theft. It has happened that envelopes disappear off the gift table. In my area, at some point during the reception, the bride goes around the tables greeting her guests and cards are handed to her. She would be carrying a pretty white pouch to put them in. |
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Post by Mary Kay Lady on Jun 23, 2025 1:43:42 GMT
Or send them an Amazon e-certificate? This is what I'd do. |
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Post by caangel on Jun 23, 2025 2:02:13 GMT
I’m confused. You’re miffed at the bride and groom because the gift was returned to Amazon because no one was there to pick up the delivery? Why not repeat and have it mailed to the bride’s house or your sister’s house if in the same town? Or send them an Amazon e-certificate? It seems like more work to go out and buy a card and mail a check. When it was returned, I had no idea why, just that it was rejected. That is what had me asking, "Why did you refuse a gift that you requested? " Why not repeat? Because both the bride and groom work and how do I know the next package won't repeat the experience? Since both work, chances are very high that they would not be at home and the package would be returned again. I see no point in repeating the delivery. I am NOT mailing the check. I am carrying it in my purse, with check enclosed with the card, and delivering it at the wedding. I consider that a PIA for me and the couple. Zelle or Venmo would be very easy for everyone if that is your goal. |
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Post by MerryMom on Jun 23, 2025 22:11:31 GMT
I didn't say I am still miffed. I was initially miffed because the couple indicated they wanted xxx and I purchased what they wanted, had it delivered where they wanted and it was returned. That left me thinking "What the Hell is going on?" Now I know. ETA: I posted it here to see if any Pea had ever experienced ordering from a gift registry and then having the gift returned. |
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